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To change Ob or not to change?

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I have been unhappy with the practice that I have been going to but now I am 33 (or 35) weeks and having a normal pregnancy and don't know if I should just let it be or not? Every time I go some of the doctors say that I am 33 weeks and some of them say 35? My us took me 2 weeks forward from my lmp and I am convinced its not true? Help!

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if you don't agree with them and their views/practices leave asap. find a group of OB's that have been around for a while. i had to switch my OB in my 24th week because she wouldn't listen to me when i said there was a problem(i was bleeding for 14 weeks on and off) i switched to a group that has been around for years(20+) and i love my OB, my husband did not till she did a csec on me and was really nice to him. feel comfortable with the doctor and if you need to see if you can have a sit down with the doctor and talk about whats going on and what you would like. first impressions are everything,this first appointment should encompass all of your concerns in switching OB"s. just make sure they will do things your way and what you want. if you want a second oppinion the OB can schedule a sonogram at the first appointment and tell you then. but i wouldn't let it go because you have to know when you are due so you can be close to your OB and hospital when the time comes.

I DELIVERED MY SON JULY 6, 2007 AND IAM 3 MONTHS PREGNANT AGAIN MY BABY WILL SUPPOSE TO BE DUE MAY 28,2008 MY FIRST WAS SUPPOSE TO BE DUE JULY 13,2007.THE QUESTION IS ARE THEY DOING THE RIGHT TEST. ARE YOU CONFORTABLE BECUASE NO MATTER WHERE YOU GO NO ONE IS FOR SURE A SONOGRAM COULD TAKE A PICTURE AND SAY ITS A GIRL AND BE A BOY. OR ONLY SEE ONE BABY WHEN THERE IS TWO BECUASE THAT ONE IS HIDDING THE OTHER.WE SUPPOSLY PREGNATE 9 MONTHS BUT IF YOU REALLY LOOK INTO INFORMATION IT IS 10 MONTHS WE ARE PREGNANTE. MY POINT IS AS LONG AS YOU ARE CONFORTABLE AND TREATED WELL AND ALL THE RIGHT TEST ARE DONE TO MAKE SURE YOUR BABY IS FINE WHY SHOULD IT MATTER IF THEY DONT KNOW HOW FAR ARE YOU.WHAT MATTERS IS YOU AND THE BABY. LUZ R. NEWARK N.J

I am 24 weeks and I just changed and am glad I did. This is my 2nd baby and I couldn't believe how the office I changed from seemed to be "behind the times" than the Dr. I had 4 years ago. Also, be careful about their ultrasound techs, I could tell this one didn't really know what she was doing. I mean, she knew enough to get by, but that was it. Come to find out, they were not accredited. Meaning, she was not a Rad Tech, she didn't go to school for Radiology or ultrasound, just got a little certificate you can get in a few weeks at a technology college to make it legal for her to do ultrasounds. 2 weeks is a big gap, they should find a date w/ the ultrasound and stick with it. I was really questioning whether to change, but I'm glad I did. I've only been to the new office once, I just have a better overall feeling about it. Good luck!

I switched my OB, in fact, I switched hospitals too at 25 weeks and I am carrying twins. I hated the office staff and scheduling appts was impossible. If your team of Dr's cannot agree on your Imp date, they may not agree on other things such as your birthing plan. I suggest making the switch now while you still have the energy. Spend the time to use the internet (just like you did here) to research other OB's and their staff with Blog's etc., so you can justify the switch and feel comfortable you made the right choice. Good luck!

i feel better knowing that i am not the only one out there who has problems with my ob office
i had just lost my momat the end of july and almost lost my mother-in-law 3 weeks later as if this isn't stressful enough my doctors office had faxed a sheet to an office that does 3d ultrasounds and gave me the sheet to call and make the appointment with well when i got home i was on hold with the other office i was reading the paper work and discovered my doctor's office had my blood type wrong this is very serious for a pregnant woman i had called my doctors and her staff was so nasty about correcting this huge mistake they basically told me i was stupid and didn't know what i was talking about i have been a blood doner for 15 yrs. and i know what my blood type is i had to go as far as forcing the blood lab to retest my blood and proved that they did make a mistake my ob dumped me because of this i am due 7 weeks i found a midwife and she is super nice switch if ya gotta

This is a definatley something that you have to weigh your options. I am having the same problem. At first I really liked my doctor but recently I have began to not be pleased with him and the other doctors I have seen. I am high risk and feel it is too late to change dr. I am 25 weeks and at 14 weeks my dr performed a cerclage to prevent miscarriage. He was great in the beginning but seems to rush through my visits now even when there are concerns. Not to mention the nurse that I get 95% of the time is rude. I went in for a yeast infection in between scheduled visits and she started asking me routine ?'s about lmp etc and when I told her she asked if I was pregnant???? I was so upset....I had seen her just a week earlier for a pregnancy checkup and had seen her every 2 weeks for the last 3 months. I got a Doula so that I will have the support I need during labor and I read alot to get all of my answers.

I am in the same boat--have not liked my doctor since day one. 5 docs on rotation and starting month 8 with having seen 1 a few times and the rest maybe twice. Thier approach is cold and clinical and sometimes downright rude. Only reason I havent switched is becuase they I lost my job and am afraid of making sure my coverage continues properly if I were to make the change. Plus I have Gestat. diabetes and I have to do blood tests weekly so the convenience of the office is a big factor. I am told by some that as long as I have a normal delivery its really the nurse or nurses present that will guide through most of the delivery while the doctor shows up only at the last momemt really. So I am keeping my fingers crossed I get the 2 I like better of the 5! I know I should not have these apprehensive feelings about such an important life event but I feel kind of stuck. So I hope for the best and keep my fingers crossed I am not making a big mistake!

wow..im really glad you asked that question! Im having problems with my doctor as well. asking a question is virtually impossible to do without chasing her down the hall.. she jumps up and leaves without giving us an opportunity to address any concerns. and im really tempted to switch doctors. but im like you i dont know if i should just let it be and rely on the internet for answers to my questions.. but thanks..good to know im not the only one wondering if a change is a good idea!!

Switch!! Go with your instinct and change doctors if they are not making you feel comfortable. The delivery time is stressful enough without having a doctor that doesn't listen to you. You still have plenty of time. Research doctors and their practices over the phone. The nurses and receptionists can help you get a feel for the doctor without you having to meet too many face to face at this critical time. Even if the another doctor doesn't work out, at least you were proactive about changing a bad situation. Your voice should be heard! Don't let bad health care and insensitive doctors push you into a corner. You have a choice!! Good Luck!

As expectant mothers our instinct is to believe being comfortable with the people who will ultimately deliver your baby is paramount. And I agree without reservation. However I do caution you on leaving a practice to go to a new one at this stage of the game. Doctors are people too and to me its almost like going to a different accountant on April 14th at 10pm and expecting him/her to do the best job. I think you need to ask yourself at this stage, will you ever be comfortable with a new doctor?
My advice is to talk to your current doctors and voice your concerns. As cynical as this may sound, doctors tend to pay attention to potentionally disgruntled patients. Nothing says you cannot make an appointment to simply sit down and talk to your doctors and let them know you are not happy.

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